Post by Fozzie Bear on Apr 26, 2016 7:39:00 GMT -5

Some notes about that mock:1. Armin isn't likely playing this festival. He has less crossover appeal than he did before, and they could likely book someone way cheaper in the Sahara for the same effect. 2. Some of the Yuma acts seem like poor choices. 3. 3 headliners on Sunday?

Post by Kim Smoltz on Apr 26, 2016 8:51:49 GMT -5

Some notes about that mock:1. Armin isn't likely playing this festival. He has less crossover appeal than he did before, and they could likely book someone way cheaper in the Sahara for the same effect. 2. Some of the Yuma acts seem like poor choices. 3. 3 headliners on Sunday?

FYI Coachella is reportedly adding another stage next year, according to the plans and proposals submitted to the town of Indio. It's going to be about the same size as the Outdoor is, so I'd wager that you can expect more acts, and more large-scale acts. Supposedly they're also increasing capacity for another 20,000 people.

Adding an extra day maybe? Or is Coachella standing by the Fri-Sun thing?

Post by Fozzie Bear on Apr 26, 2016 8:57:03 GMT -5

Some notes about that mock:1. Armin isn't likely playing this festival. He has less crossover appeal than he did before, and they could likely book someone way cheaper in the Sahara for the same effect. 2. Some of the Yuma acts seem like poor choices. 3. 3 headliners on Sunday?

FYI Coachella is reportedly adding another stage next year, according to the plans and proposals submitted to the town of Indio. It's going to be about the same size as the Outdoor is, so I'd wager that you can expect more acts, and more large-scale acts. Supposedly they're also increasing capacity for another 20,000 people.

I knew all of that, but I can't see them booking three headliner-caliber acts for one day.

Post by Fozzie Bear on Apr 26, 2016 9:01:37 GMT -5

I knew all of that, but I can't see them booking three headliner-caliber acts for one day.

Smashing Pumpkins isn't a headliner-caliber act. If anything, they're way, way overbilled on that poster. They're kind of a joke now.

And Sam Smith has taken a step or two backwards, honestly. He hasn't done anything since his debut, and he's not nearly the draw he was when he was a big deal 18 months ago. I think he'd probably be second billed, like Ellie Goulding was - but there's also zero chance they ever do a 1-2 like Ed Sheeran - Sam Smith. They wouldn't book Ed Sheeran anyway.

They've headlined numerous festivals, and in terms of asking price they likely fall in the headliner range (at least for festivals).

If Sam Smith's next album is as a big of a hit as his debut, he's still a headliner for sure.

Also, why the heck do you double space after sentences? That drives me nuts when I'm editing at work.

Post by Fozzie Bear on Apr 26, 2016 9:17:08 GMT -5

They've headlined numerous festivals, and in terms of asking price they likely fall in the headliner range (at least for festivals).

If Sam Smith's next album is as a big of a hit as his debut, he's still a headliner for sure.

Also, why the heck do you double space after sentences? That drives me nuts when I'm editing at work.

Honestly curious - what festivals has Smashing Pumpkins headlined? And yes, if Sam Smith has another album that spawns multiple massive crossover hits and wins Grammy awards and shit, then sure. But I think he's more of a big #2 than a #1.

And I double space after sentences when writing informally because I prefer how it looks, simple as that.

They headlined this pretty awful Tampa festival a few years back, and that's the only one I can remember right now. Again, I'd think they'd be headliner-worthy in terms of asking price, not necessarily where Coachella would bill them.